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Hacking Arts Hackathon

Date: October 13 - 14, 2018

Scope: UI/UX, AR, Concept Generation, Prototyping, Business Model

Co-Authors: Samip Jain, Nikita Bansal

Challenge

The prompt for Hacking Arts was “how do we create businesses that encourage co-creation within the arts?” Online learning allows students around the world to access educational resources from anywhere in the world. However, art students require more personalized, visual mentoring to allow them to improve. Our solution is a platform for art students to receive real-time, personalized mentoring through AR.

Approach

I worked with MIT engineering students and professional software engineers to develop the platform and business model. We researched the problem and developed user personas. I then developed the UI to illustrate the basic functions of the interface. We then developed a video mockup of the product experience. We established the technological requirements and feasibility of the product. We also generated a business model and pricing strategy.

Outcome

After designing the product and finalizing the business and technical requirements, we created a pitch and presented it to the judges. Our concept was selected for the final judging round where we presented to the entire audience. The project went to win another prize in the MIT Creative Arts Competition.